Blake Harvard On What Teachers and Students Need to Know About How We Learn
10/16/24 • 32 min
In this episode, Gene interviews Blake Harvard, Blake discussed his new book: Do I Have Your Attention: Understanding Memory Constraints and Maximizing Learning and what he teaches his students about learning.
01:36 Festival of Education and Presentation Highlights
06:25 Understanding Memory Constraints
07:45 Strategies for Effective Teaching
09:46 Application of Cognitive Psychology in the Classroom
13:57 High Expectations and Student Motivation
17:57 Practical Techniques: Brain Book Buddy Model
27:49 Pre-Service Teacher Advice
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In this episode, Gene interviews Blake Harvard, Blake discussed his new book: Do I Have Your Attention: Understanding Memory Constraints and Maximizing Learning and what he teaches his students about learning.
01:36 Festival of Education and Presentation Highlights
06:25 Understanding Memory Constraints
07:45 Strategies for Effective Teaching
09:46 Application of Cognitive Psychology in the Classroom
13:57 High Expectations and Student Motivation
17:57 Practical Techniques: Brain Book Buddy Model
27:49 Pre-Service Teacher Advice
This podcast sponsored by:
The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.
Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.
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